The Opel Rocks-e is a rehashed Citroën Ami

Opel has sourced its latest model from another Stellantis brand. The new pure-electric, two-seat Rocks-e is essentially a rebadged version of the Citroën Ami.

Opel Rocks-e (2022) Front Side

An 8 PS (8 bhp / 6 kW) electric motor and a 5.5 kWh battery pack are housed within a petite body measuring 2.41 metres (7’ 10”) long by 1.39 metres (4’ 6”) wide. Kerb weight is just 471 kg (1,038 lb).

Opel Rocks-e (2022) Interior

Maximum WLTP range is 47 miles (75 kilometres), which should be sufficient for daily urban use. A full recharge via an ordinary domestic socket takes between three and four hours.

Opel Rocks-e (2022) Side

The Rocks-e is actually classed as a quadricycle. Consequently, top speed is restricted to 28 mph (45 km/h), but drivers will only require an AM-category moped licence. That in turn opens up the possibility of youngsters getting behind the wheel, depending on local laws.

Opel Rocks-e (2022) Dashboard

Opel is soon going to begin accepting orders from customers in Germany. There, the Rocks-e is being offered in a choice of base, Klub or TeKno trim grades at as-yet unknown prices.

Opel Rocks-e (2022) Rear Side

Further market launches are then expected to take place during 2022.

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